Community Links

Welcome to our Community Page containing helpful information on local places of interest and a directory of useful businesses in and around Solihull.

Places to Visit

Baddesley Clinton NT
Tel: 01564 783294
National Trust owned Medieval Manor House.

Berkswell Museum, Lavender Hall Lane, Berkswell
Tel: 01676 534981
This museum housed in a cottage contains memorabilia from farm implements to church and parish documents.

Berkswell Windmill, Windmill Lane, Balsall Common
Tel: 01676 533403
Fine example of a Warwickshire Tower Mill complete with original machinery.

Birmingham & Midland Museum of Transport, Chapel Lane, Wythal
Tel: 01564 826471
A collection of over 100 buses coaches, fire engines and electric battery vehicles. Also has a miniature railway.

Birmingham Railway Museum, 670 Warwick Road, Tyseley
Tel: 0121 707 4696
Restored and static steam locomotives and coaches. Engineering workshops and steam locomotive driving courses.

Box Trees Farm Arts and Crafts Centre, Stratford Road, Hockley Heath
Tel: 01564 784764
Local Arts and Craft businesses set in a beautiful landscaped courtyard with easy wheelchair access.

Cadbury World, Bournville, Birmingham
Tel: 0121 451 4159
Exhibition devoted entirely to Chocolate!

Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich
Tel: 0121 749 4100
Delightful 18th century restored formal walled gardens.

Chester House, High Street, Knowle
Tel: 01564 775840
Fine example of an Elizabethan town house, part of which dates back to 1400, with a contemporary Knot Garden at the rear of the house.

Hatton Country World, Dark Lane, Hatton
Tel:01926 852078
Rural shopping village incorporating England's largest craft centre, discount shops, antiques and rare farm animals, pets corner, nature trail, soft play area and much more.

Kenilworth Castle, Kenilworth
Tel: 01926 852078
From its foundation in 1120 until the age of the Tudors, Kenilworth was one of the chief strongholds in England. Open: all year but restricted times in winter.

Manor Farm Craft Centre, Wood Lane, Earlswood
Tel: 01564 702729
Small family farm with craft services, workshop & equestrian facilities.  Near picturesque Earlswood Lakes and Clowes Wood

National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill
Tel: 01675 443311
Purpose-built museum housing a collection of over 700 British machines spanning the period 1898 to 1990.

Oldwych Art Gallery, Oldwych House Farm, Oldwych Lane, Fen End
Tel: 01676 533552
A selection of old and new original watercolours, pastels, oils and drawings by leading Midland artists, mounting and framing at affordable prices.

Packwood House NT, Nr Lapworth
Tel: 01564 783294
National Trust owned timber framed Tudor House with a wealth of fine tapestries and furniture. The grounds include a Carolean formal garden and a yew garden, said to represent the Sermon on the Mount. St Alphege Church, The Square, Solihull
The church is open daily for visitors and private prayer.

Sarehole Mill, Cole Bank Road, Hall Green
Tel: 0121-777 6612
18th Century water-powered mill, restored to working order. Displays illustrating various aspects of rural life. Inspiration for Tolkein's Mill in 'Lord of the Rings'. 

Selly Manor & Minworth Greaves, Maple Road, Bournville
Tel: 0121-472 0199
13th Century cruck house & 14th to 16th Century half-timbered manor house with period furniture. 

Sheldon Country Park, Ragley Drive, Sheldon
Tel: 0121-742 0226
Located off Church Road near to Birmingham Airport. 240 acres with demonstration farm Old Rectory Farm. Small playground and cafe.

The Countryside Centre, Chapel Lane, Ullenhall, Solihull
Tel: 01564 793244
Open to schools. Geography, history and science days with farm, textiles and period home life. Great Fun with Crafts, holiday course for children aged 4 to 14 years run during half-term and holidays.

Umberslade Children's Farm, Tamworth in Arden, Nr Solihull
Tel: 01564 742251
Authentic working farm. Help feed animals, hold chicks, watch milking. All traditional farm livestock. Wagon rides, tractor & trailer rides, pony rides, cafe, shop, playground, picnic area. Easy access for wheelchairs, disabled toilets, ramp.

Wedge's Traditional Craft Bakery, 495 School Road, Hockley Heath
Tel: 01564 702542
A long established family run craft bakery specialising in traditionally baked bread at its best.

Whitlocks End Farm Museum, Bills Lane, Shirley
Tel: 0121-745 4891
Rural life museum depicting farming in the Victorian era. Shire horse demonstrations and traditional breeds of farm animals.

Yew Tree Farm Craft Centre, Stratford Road, Wootton, Wawen
Tel: 01564 792701

For information on ticket prices and booking please click on the links above or call these places on the telephone number provided.

Useful Local Links

Companies and resource centres in the Solihull area, which may be of interest

Click on the links below to be directed to their websites

Birmingham101
Birmingham101.com is a free on-line magazine with news and information about Birmingham, Solihull, and the wider Midlands.We cover many of the major local events, and have local daily news, and extensive What's On and Motoring sections

Centro Transport Guide
How to get around the West Midlands. Train, Bus and Coach details.

Norwich Union
Norwich Union provides quality investment, insurance, healthcare, pensions and savings products.

Birmingham Heartlands and Solihull NHS Trust
Birmingham Heartlands and Solihull NHS Trust (Teaching), West Midlands, U.K

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Extensive details from your local council. Also has good links for accommodation and local restaurants

National Express Coaches
How to get to Solihull from further afield

Solihull Online
Information about Solihull and the Midlands

Solihull Borough Childminding Association
Supporting registered Childminders within the area to provide home based childcare. Also has useful links to National Childminding Association and Solihull's Children's Information Service.

Useful Local Numbers